3 Am

by Matchbox Twenty
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Lyrics

Well, she said it’s cold bit of out side, n’t and she hands me my rain coat;

And she’s al ways the wall (Db)worried ’bout things be like she’s got that.

all.

and days.

Well, she said it’s all gon na end and it might as well be her my fault.

But she (Eb)on ly sleeps when it’s rain ing, and she screams

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (Ab)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve it.

Well, she’s got a lit that of some side, n’t up God, it’s ter than noth ing.

And in her or the wall (Db)por trait she be like three got that.

days and days.

She swears said the moon don’t na hang is a quite as high as her it to.

But she (Eb)on ly sleeps when it’s rain ing, and she screams

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (Ab)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve it.

rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve

this.

(Eb)out side it’s stopped (Db)rain ing,

yeah.

But she says, (Ab)“Ba by,

well, it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way, I be lieve this.

Well, it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way, I be lieve this.

some (Db)times.

3 Am — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "3 Am" by Matchbox Twenty in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Db. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “3 Am

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "3 Am"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Db. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "3 Am" by Matchbox Twenty played in?
3 Am is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "3 Am"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "3 Am" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "3 Am"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "3 Am"?
"3 Am" was originally performed by Matchbox Twenty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "3 Am"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, Ebpow, Fm.
What other songs by Matchbox Twenty can I play here?
Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "3 Am" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Db, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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